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F604 YEF

1989 General Motors Pontiac

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,438 mi
Last recorded119,438 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 General Motors Pontiac70,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 YEF
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelPontiac
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,438 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corroded all under

Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,433 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,438 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Underside corroded in places

Fail 25 Nov 2022 119,438 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,848 miles

fog light intermittant ok at test

slight oil leak from presuire valve

slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,546 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 117,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,575 miles

hand brake only just passed

some play in idler on steering

Fail 31 May 2012 115,571 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front and both rear brake discs very rusty and pitted.

Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 114,832 miles

some play in the idler steering box

Pass 25 Jul 2008 110,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 110,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 105,742 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

front side lights orange

Fail 15 Nov 2006 105,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front sidelights incorporated into front indicator lenses showing orange light to the front

Pass 19 Aug 2005 105,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the General Motors Pontiac?

Based on 3,114 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
fog lamp not working 57
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F604 YEF is a 1989 General Motors Pontiac in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Pontiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 70,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a General Motors Pontiac fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F604 YEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Pontiac typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this General Motors Pontiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F604 YEF is a 1989 General Motors Pontiac, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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